Michael Finley is a retired professional basketball player who serves as the vice president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has amassed a net worth of US$65 million as per reports from Celebrity Net Worth.
He made his wealth primarily through his career as a basketball player, thus contracts, bonuses and lucrative endorsement deals. Apart from earning from basketball, he currently is the CEO of Boingo Wireless Inc (WIFI).
- 1 Who is Michael Finley?
- 2 How many houses and cars does Michael Finley have?
- 3 How much does Michael Finley make annually?
- 4 How much did Michael Finley make from his NBA career?
- 5 What did Michael Finley do after retiring from the NBA?
- 6 Is Michael Finley still involved in the sport of basketball?
- 7 What is Michael Finley’s most significant accomplishment in the sport of basketball?
- 8 How many businesses does Michael Finley own?
- 9 How much does Michael Finley make from Boingo Wireless Inc.?
- 10 What brands does Michael Finley have?
- 11 How many Investments does Michael Finley have?
- 12 How many Endorsement deals has Michael Finley?
- 13 How many charities has Michael Finley donated to?
- 14 How many Philanthropy works has Michael Finley supported?
Who is Michael Finley?
Michael Howard Finley was born on March 6, 1973 in Maywood, Illinois, United States. He is the son of Bertha Finley and her husband. He is an American citizen with African descent. Finley is a towering figure who stands at 6 foot 7 inches and weighs 98 kilograms.
Finley attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, where he graduated in 1991. Throughout his high school days, he played basketball and won the 1991 IHSA Class AA boys basketball tournament in his senior se ason.
Finley was named to the All-tournament team and a further recognition years later saw him chosen as one of the 100 legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament later in 2007.
While on the high school team, he played alongside future NBA draftees Donnie Boyce and Sherrell Ford whom together were known as “Three Amigos”. After winning the championship, Finley got an invitation to travel to Deerfield, Illinois where he played a 1-on-1 with his mentor Michael Jordan.
Finley attended University of Wisconsin, Madison where he majored in Business Management. He played collegiate basketball, averaging 18.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. During his final season, he was drafted 1st round, 21st overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 1995 NBA draft.
Finley began his professional career with the Suns in a stellar, becoming the only third rookie in Suns history to score over 1000 points in a season. He finished his rookie season with 15 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game on average and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
After just a year with the Suns, Finley was traded on December 26, 1996 to the Dallas Mavericks along with A. C. Green and Sam Cassell. His first season with the Mavericks was good, as he led the team in scoring, assists and steals. Finley became an integral part of the team’s offense and was selected to represent the Western Conference in the All-Star Game in 2000 and 2001.
Finley’s importance in the team dwindled and soon became a supporting player at the Mavericks. He was waived in 2005 and snapped up by the San Antonio Spurs although he had offers from Miami, Phoenix, Detroit and Minnesota.
Accordingly, he adjusted adequately to a secondary role as Manu Ginóbili’s backup. Finley imposed the Spurs record for three-point field goals in a playoff game, making eight of nine attempts, shadowing the previous record of Bruce Bowen in 2003. Finley eventually won the NBA Championship with the Spurs in 2007 in his 12th season in the NBA.
On March 6 2010, Finley signed for the Boston Celtics, which would be his last team and last season in the NBA. He helped the Celtics reach the NBA Finals, only to lose out to the Los Angeles Lakers who were defending champions at the time. He announced his retirement after that season.
How many houses and cars does Michael Finley have?
Michael Finley owns a 26 acre estate in Prosper, Texas for US$6 million. His acquisition comes with a 10,000 square-foot main house, a guest house, a pool, basketball court and other features. No cars have been enlisted to Finley names, but it is safe to say he owns several luxury automobiles for his errands.
How much does Michael Finley make annually?
Michael Finley is the vice president of Basketball Operations of the Dallas Mavericks. Besides, he is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Boingo Wireless Inc. Therefore, Michael Finley currently makes an estimated US$3 million per year from his combined earnings.
How much did Michael Finley make from his NBA career?
According to sources, Michael Finley amassed a total of US$138,576,839 throughout his fifteen years of NBA career.
What did Michael Finley do after retiring from the NBA?
After Michael Finley announced his retirement in 2010, he worked as a scout for the Dallas Mavericks and then climbed up the ladder to become Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Mavericks.
Is Michael Finley still involved in the sport of basketball?
Yes, Michael Finley is very much still involved with the sport of basketball. Having played professionally for 15 seasons, he currently is the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Dallas Mavericks.
What is Michael Finley’s most significant accomplishment in the sport of basketball?
Michael Finley’s most significant accomplishment would be when he won the NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2007. Prior and after that he reached the finals with the Mavericks and Celtics in 2006 and 2010 respectively.
How many businesses does Michael Finley own?
Michael Finley is the owner of Boingo Wireless Inc (WIFI). His company designs, builds and manages wireless networks.
How much does Michael Finley make from Boingo Wireless Inc.?
Michael Finley serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Boingo Wireless Inc. and his yearly salary is stipulated by sources at US$2,590,380.
What brands does Michael Finley have?
All through his career and life till date, Michael Finley has had numerous brands to his name, although there details of those brands are unavailable at present.
How many Investments does Michael Finley have?
Michael Finley has made a number of strategic investments. including real estate and start-ups. Throughout his basketball career, Finley invested in commercial and residential properties. He purchased a 26 acre estate in Prosper, Texas for US$6 million. His acquisition comes with a 10,000 square-foot main house, a guest house, a pool, basketball court and other features.
How many Endorsement deals has Michael Finley?
Michael Finley penned a lucrative brand endorsement deal with Jordan during his professional playing days.
How many charities has Michael Finley donated to?
At the time of this writing, it is unknown the number of charities Michael Finley has made donations to. However, as a known philanthropist, it is safe to say that he has donated to a number of charities with different causes.
How many Philanthropy works has Michael Finley supported?
Michael Finley has been doing quite a lot of charitable works as a way of giving back to the society. He supports several causes such as a children and education. He is the founder of the Michael Finley Foundation, a non-profit organization poised to inspire, develop and enhance the skills of youth and their families.
The Michael Finley Foundation disseminates its mission through the G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy, which empowers students and their families with necessary training and skills to achieve their goals.
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